Journal
Vale & Stone Architects
Notes, guidance and commentary from Vale & Stone Architects.
Planning · 24 October 2026What a builder needs before you ask for a quoteThree drawings and a clear brief will get you a comparable price. A wish and a magazine page will get you a number nobody can stand behind.1 min readBudget · 2 October 2026The budget line most renovations forgetA contingency is not padding. It is the line that lets you say no to a bad compromise when the unexpected arrives.1 min read